Ingredient

Sweet Chocolate

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Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use sweet chocolate primarily as a flavoring agent and a key ingredient in …

What it is

Sweet chocolate is a type of chocolate made with sugar, cocoa solids, and cocoa butter. It is typically less bitter than dark chocolate due to the higher sugar content and the addition of milk solids in some varieties. The process involves roasting cocoa beans, grinding them into a paste called chocolate liquor, and then mixing this with sugar, cocoa butter, and other ingredients before conching and tempering.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use sweet chocolate primarily as a flavoring agent and a key ingredient in confectionery products. Its rich, sweet taste makes it popular in candies, cookies, cakes, and desserts. It is also used as a coating for fruits, nuts, and baked goods.

Health notes

Sweet chocolate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. The primary health considerations relate to its sugar and fat content, which contribute calories. Excessive consumption of sugar and saturated fat can be linked to health issues. JECFA has evaluated cocoa and chocolate products, and EFSA has also assessed related compounds. Evidence on the health effects of moderate chocolate consumption, particularly dark chocolate with high cocoa content, is mixed and ongoing.

Allergen info

Sweet chocolate may contain milk and soy, which are two of the nine FDA major allergens. It is not derived from eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, or sesame. Gluten is typically not present unless added as a separate ingredient.

Products containing Sweet Chocolate

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New England Confectionery Company Inc. Haviland, Nonpareils, Dark Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 474kcal 3.5Protein 22.8Fat 71.9Carbs Publix Super Markets, Inc. Publix, Bridge Mix Candy, Chocolate Covered, Chocolate Covered Other Snacks High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 465kcal 7.0Protein 25.6Fat 60.5Carbs Chococoa Baking Company, Inc. Chococoa Baking Company, The Whoopie, Raspberry Cream, Raspberry Cream Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 310kcal 4.8Protein 9.5Fat 52.4Carbs Chococoa Baking Company, Inc. The Whoopie Pies, Salted Caramel Cream Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 357kcal 4.8Protein 16.7Fat 47.6Carbs

Bendiner Technologies, LLC Crepes, Chocolate & Hazelnut Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes 469kcal 6.2Protein 21.9Fat 59.4Carbs Bay Valley Foods, LLC Nonpareils Candy, Dark Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 476kcal 2.4Protein 23.8Fat 71.4Carbs

Storck USA LP Caramel Hazelnut Cream Chocolate, Caramel, Hazelnut Candy High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 537kcal 7.3Protein 29.3Fat 61.0Carbs New England Confectionery Company Inc. Thin Mints, Orange Creme Dark Chocolate Cookies & Biscuits High in added sugars — 40% DV per serving 400kcal 0Protein 10Fat 80Carbs New England Confectionery Company Inc. Thin Mints, Raspberry Creme Dark Chocolate Chocolate High in added sugars — 40% DV per serving 400kcal 0Protein 10Fat 80Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Petit Fours Handcrafted Gourmet Layer Cakes, Chocolate & Vanilla Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving 480kcal 2.7Protein 25.3Fat 61.3Carbs Storck USA LP Caramel Chocolate Hazelnut Cream, Caramel Chocolate Candy High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 545kcal 6.1Protein 30.3Fat 60.6Carbs Storck USA LP Chewy Caramel Chocolate Candy High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 515kcal 6.1Protein 27.3Fat 63.6Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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